SWINDON Robins jumped into second spot in the Premiership as they made it eight wins from eight in unequivocal fashion at home to Poole Pirates. Not since June 2007 had the Robins put such a winning streak together but a 56-34 triumph at home to
A selection of pictures from Swindon Robins' thumping 56-34 victory over Poole Pirates in the SGB Premiership by Dave Evans
SWINDON’S David Howell had a shaky getaway at the Porsche European Open in Germany today. Teeing off shortly after midday at the Green Eagle Golf Course in Hamburg, Howell, who is enduring one of his must testing seasons on the tour, kicked his
The powerful and intense drama of Othello is the third production by The Scullions, a theatre company set up to make the plays of William Shakespeare accessible to everyone. The dark tragedy based on the themes of race, love, betrayal and jealousy
PARKING in Old Town is expensive, insufficient and poorly sign-posted, angry traders have claimed.The call for action came during a consultation staged at the Arts Centre on Devizes Road on Wednesday evening, when Swindon Borough Council bosses showed
THE BIG SICK (15, 120 mins) Starring: Kumail Nanjiani, Zoe Kazan, Holly Hunter, Ray Romano, Adeel Akhtar, Anupam Kher, Zenobia Shroff, Bo Burnham, Aidy Bryant, Kurt Braunohler. Director: Michael Showalter.JUST when it seemed that heartfelt romantic comedies
Liverpool footballer Lloyd Jones, 21, allegedly repeatedly punched a man who was feeling unwell in a night club, a court has heard.At Cheltenham Magistrates Court Jones, of Caradon close, Plymouth, who was on loan to Swindon Town at the time of the incident
THE 10th Swindon and Wiltshire Pride is set to be a spectacular celebration marking 50 years of the decriminalisation of homosexuality.On Saturday, people from all over Wiltshire will follow the rainbow to Swindon as they come together in love and understanding.Organiser
OLD Town singing sensation Lewis Blissett has been announced as part of the line-up for this year’s Christmas lights switch-on. His aunt Kate Pitts Drake began a campaign on Friday to get the local lad to perform at the event and be the star guest
Joe Theobald, aka DJ Captain Wormhole, Looks at all things vinyl waveofmutilation2003@hotmail.com is my first and most trusty email. It’s my go-to repository for pixelated junk, chief anchor of single-use accounts and a willing punchbag, absorbing
The UK economy maintained its sluggish start to the year, despite growth accelerating in the second quarter thanks to a rebound from the services sector.The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said gross domestic product (GDP) came in line with economists
Swindon 1951: A coach party of 26 members and friends of the Swindon Branch of the National Union of Retail Tobacconists visited the Bristol No 4 factory of Messrs W D and H O Wills where they saw cigarettes and cigars being manufactured. 1951
It's electric THE ELO Experience bring Back Into The Blue to the Wyvern Theatre tomorrow night to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Out Of The Blue album. The legacy left by Jeff Lynne & The Electric Light Orchestra barely needs any
SWINDON’S Kentwood Choir will be strutting their stuff at the new Trees Nightclub - all in aid of charity.Tickets are on sale now for a cabaret night with three-course meal at the Rendezvous in Swindon on Sunday, September 10, from 7pm.Proceeds from the
I’VE always described myself as a post-feminist rather than a feminist. My reasoning is that women are equal to men - it’s no longer a subject up for debate, therefore the big feminist fight is over and now it’s just down to ironing out a few rough
FLICKY HARRISON looks ahead to a very special production for group A SWINDON theatre company set about searching for a live band to perform on stage as part of its latest production. Prime Theatre is marking its 30th birthday this year with
A run-away mine train, towering gold-plated spires, and a rollercoaster to a galaxy far, far away - it’s the stuff that dreams are made of, and the reason that 15million tourists pass through Disneyland Paris’s turnstiles every single year. Stephen Davy-Osborne
This year Wiltshire and Swindon Pride will be celebrating its 10th year in Swindon and I would like to share why I feel that this is something we can all take pride in. We can all be rightly proud that the United Kingdom is known throughout the
LAST week I mentioned that the Stratton Festival was under way, a community gathering of events, fun and frolics in that part of town. As is tradition, the week’s activities culminate in The Stratton Stroll, a day of music hosted in and around
SHAUN Ryder, legendary lead singer of Happy Mondays and Black Grape, is back in the music saddle with a new album – 20 years after the last one hit the shops.The singer says it is well worth the wait as it is the best they have every done... and they
Sam Bailey is heading for Swindon Pride on Saturday, performing in the Town Gardens in Old Town as part of her Sing My Heart Out tour. She spoke to the Adver ahead of her visit... How are you feeling about being on tour? I am so excited! Performing
OLIVE Smith managed to pack two long careers into her 100 years and only retired when she suffered a fracture hip in her 80s.The former nurse marked her special anniversary this week with a family party that brought relatives from as far away as Canada.She
POLICE have released the names of the two men who tragically died in a motorcycle crash in Kingshill Road earlier this month. Bruno Wasserman, 18, and Mariusz Krzymowski, 26, were riding on a white Honda motorcycle when they were involved in the
Wiltshire has the lowest rate of police officers and constables per population in the country, according to figures released by the government. The force also saw a higher percentage of its staff leave during the year leading to March 2017 than
RESIDENTS in Wichelstowe grilled representatives from Taylor Wimpey yesterday in fierce opposition to plans to build 62 homes on Ambrose Road Field. The developers met furious locals at South Swindon MP Robert Buckland’s Wood Street office in an
DEVELOPERS set to transform the former Ivy Hotel in Wroughton into state-of-the-art retirement flats have released new images of what people can expect once work has been completed.McCarthy and Stone hope to give the area a new lease of life by making
SWINDON Town manager David Flitcroft was impressed with his side’s commitment to the cause in their 2-1 defeat to star-studded Benfica on Wednesday. Town took on the Portuguese champions at the Football Association's St George’s Park facility,
A JUDGE said he may be 'too lenient' when he jailed a knifeman who tried to rob a homeless woman. Robert Lawrence first attacked his victim, pulling a Stanley knife on her, in Manchester Road in the middle of the night. And after she managed
THE family of a man who struggled silently with mental health issues presented a cheque for more than £7,000 to Swindon Mind yesterday to help the charity and encourage men to openly discuss their problems. Jason Titcombe from Blunsdon passed away
PROPOSALS to ban the sale of new petrol and diesel cars from 2040 have met with a positive reaction from local car dealers and manufacturers.With concerns about air quality on the increase, the Government has pledged to restrict the sales of fossil-fuelled
THE Swindon Advertiser has teamed up with the Reading Festival to offer readers the chance to win a pair of weekend camping tickets to see Muse, Kasabian and Eminem — and more! Along with the big names and stadium acts, Reading encourages the up
THE stage has been set for North Wiltshire’s biggest festival as thousands of people are expected to flock to Charlton Park for the 35th WOMAD. Boasting artists from all corners of the earth, WOMAD promises to have something for everyone, whether they
A YOUNG wrestling fan got the surprise of his life when local wrestler Saime Sahin made a surprise appearance at his seventh birthday party on Sunday.Kai Murdoch had seen Saime at a show at the Swindon Mecca earlier this year and his dad David contacted
Swindon playwright Peter Hynds returns to the town with his funny and poignant drama, Four Sunsets. Beneath the summer sun, four friends enjoy cocktails and shenanigans before the facade is stripped away and the holiday of a lifetime tests their
IMAGINE making the gruelling trips for radiotherapy treatment in Oxford - all the time worrying about getting your three sons to school and back. Cancer sufferer Angie Hawes doesn’t need to imagine. It’s been her life for the last year. Grange
A TRADITIONAL cream tea is one of summer’s great joysBut when legal eagles from a town centre firm sat down to tea and freshly-made scones earlier this month, they were helping to bring relief to thousands of Swindon residents. Legal firm Bower & Bailey
FRENCH ace David Bellego is feeling right at home at the Abbey Stadium as he continues to sparkle in his debut season with the Swindon Robins. Bellego was amongst the winter changes made by team manager Alun Rossiter ahead of the 2017 campaign
ALUN Rossiter is well aware that Poole Pirates will arrive this evening with revenge on their mind against his Swindon Robins side. Swindon are on a stunning seven-meeting winning streak in the SGB Premiership at present, with the sixth of those
LUKE Watkins could put himself on the verge of a British title shot in his next fight. The unbeaten Irish cruiserweight champion will headline Trifecta’s next show on Friday, September 29 at the MECA. Watkins’ trainer and manager Paddy Fitzpatrick
SWINDON’S Handy Motorsport are looking to make a big step forward in the second half of their season, with driver Rob Austin eyeing a first outright race win. Snetterton plays host to the resumption of the Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Championship
WE’VE had some fantastic results over the last few weeks and everyone is on a high at the moment but it is important that we keep our feet on the ground. It’s very easy to get complacent when you are winning all the time but we have just got to
DAVID Howell is returning to action after a two-week break as he tees of at the Porsche European Open in Germany today. The 42-year-old, who has tumbled to 489th in the world rankings, missed out on last week’s 146th Open Championship at Royal
